Russian forces launched one of the largest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Monday, June 9, sending at least 479 attack drones across Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, air defenses shot down 292 of Russia’s 499 aerial attack vehicles during the June 8–9 assault, including 277 Shahed drones and 20 missiles.
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Ukraine intercepts hundreds of drones in largest air assault yet

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Russia launched 479 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight June 9; Ukraine intercepted 292, prompting NATO air readiness in Poland.


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